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On the Radar – talk by Sandra Coney

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Sandra Coney talks about her new book on the Piha WW2 Radar Station at the Piha Surf Club Free entry/koha Bar/kitchen open at 6 pm Fish & chips $10 Talk  [ Read More ]

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An astonishing rescue at Karekare

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In 1935, not long after the Piha surf club was established, a young nurse called Hazel Bentham got into trouble while swimming with a lilo at neighbouring Karekare beach. Pulled  [ Read More ]

Plan Change 36 made operative

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Plan Change 36 was proposed by Waitakere City Council to liberalise economic activities in the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area. It came on the back of the fight over the Piha  [ Read More ]

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Fabric printing workshop with Ruby Oakley

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Make your own cushion cover Sewing machine provided, bring flat items such as feathers, lace, pressed leaves, bubble wrap to make different textures Venue: Piha Education Trust School House Price  [ Read More ]

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Art workshops: Monique Endt and Pardo Jackson

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Spring Fling Festival of Arts Monique Endt Inspirational Spiritual Art from the Heart Workshop Saturday 19 October `10-4 pm Discover your creative self and be inspired to paint from your  [ Read More ]

Outstanding Vegetation Sites

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Piha contains a number of Outstanding Vegetation Sites in the operative Auckland Council District Plan. Number 96 Piha, Piha Parklands, Along Whites Track, North Piha, Manuka scrub on rugged hill  [ Read More ]

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In2it – 40 Days of summer

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Piha beach, south end Organised by Youth Development Trust, contact  ash@weeksmarine.co.nz Activities for youth to engage within a safe environment. aims to increase physical activity levels for children and young  [ Read More ]

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In2it – 40 Days of Summer

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Piha beach, south end Organised by Youth Development Trust, contact  ash@weeksmarine.co.nz Activities for youth to engage within a safe environment. aims to increase physical activity levels for children and young  [ Read More ]

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Successes in Auckland Council election

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Preliminary results are in the for the 2nd election for Auckland Council. Voting finished yesterday 12 October 2013. Len Brown is returned as mayor, while Penny Hulse (19188) and Linda  [ Read More ]

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Reserve Plans at Piha

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Here are the reserve plans for Piha’s parks. This one is the overall reserve plan that was developed for all the old Waitakere City parks in 2000. It was the  [ Read More ]